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The cast of Boston University on Broadway’s “Alice by Heart” during the song, “Down the Hole.” The show was held at the Agganis Arena Student Theater March 20 to 22 in a sold-out run. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU On Broadway’s ‘Alice by Heart’ makes audience mad with wonder

Lauren Albano March 23, 2025
On the surface, “Alice by Heart” seems like an affectionate character adaptation of a beloved children’s classic. But once you go down the rabbit hole, it’s a gut wrenching exploration of madness, grief and courage.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Lessons from abroad — and beyond | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer January 26, 2025
What I wrote in my journal abroad didn’t seem worth sharing since many entries were half-formed thoughts. But there’s more there than I initially realized. I wrote for the hell of it — which, I think, is the best type of writing. Now, I'm diving into my unfiltered journal entries from abroad — they’re raw, real and vulnerable. 
BU on Broadway performing “Magic to Do” from “Pippin” on Saturday. BUOB showcased their production of the musical “Pippin” at the Tsai Performance Center from Nov. 7 to 9. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU On Broadway’s musical comedy ‘Pippin’ explores life’s true meaning

Deanna Soukhaseum November 11, 2024
What began as a lighthearted comedy about a boy’s journey to fulfillment quickly evolved into a thought-provoking narrative that explored the illusion of perfection and the interplay of fate and free will. BU On Broadway, Boston University’s premier musical theater group, performed “Pippin” at the Tsai Performance Center from Nov. 7 to 9.
Boston University’s Student Health Services building, which holds the Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Center. Members of four theater groups at BU are forming a new SARP committee specifically for theater. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU theater groups work together to implement sexual assault response and prevention committee

Josie Kalbfleisch September 30, 2024
Theater groups at Boston University are looking to establish a sexual assault response and prevention committee to better support those involved in theater.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Obsessions of the month | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer January 30, 2024
As I began this new semester, I spent some time reflecting on how I launched my column in October with a piece titled: "Obsessions of the week," which, as you can clearly tell by the name, dove into the things that enthralled me at the time. It only seems natural to me that in this first piece of the semester, I share my fixations of the month.
Boston University on Broadway performs a dress rehearsal of Spring Awakening on Wednesday. BUOB performed four sold-out shows from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. ERIN MOSIER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

REVIEW: BU on Broadway sizzles in raunchy ‘Spring Awakening’

Declan Nerney December 4, 2023
Boston University on Broadway premiered its rendition of “Spring Awakening,” on Nov. 30 at the Student Theater at Agganis Arena, the first of four sold-out shows.
BU on Broadway performs “Something Rotten!”

BU on Broadway’s ‘Something Rotten!’ is not your English teacher’s Shakespeare

Nicholas Nebiolo November 13, 2023
BUOB's production of "Something Rotten!" ran this past weekend from Nov. 9 to Nov. 11.
The Boston University Study Abroad main website. BU offers many ways to expand learning beyond the classroom. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Take advantage of your time at BU: three ways to learn beyond the classroom

Caitlin Beal June 2, 2023
“No matter what, you’re going to learn so much about yourself,” said rising senior Aidan Walsh of her experience studying abroad in London, one of the many ways BU students are able to take their education to the next level.
700 Beacon Street, a meeting and rehearsal space for student-run organizations at Boston University. The building is closed until further notice. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP STAFF

Student-run organizations unable to access 700 Beacon Street

Daily Free Press Staff October 4, 2022
700 Beacon is closed to students organizations until further notice.
BU on Broadway Splash

Exploring student arts groups at BU

Stella Tannenbaum June 8, 2022
Students can join a capella, magazines, visual arts, dance, theater and comedy clubs on campus.
BU On Broadway: A Chorus Line

REVIEW: BU on Broadway reimagines ’70s musical ‘A Chorus Line’ with refreshing originality

Eden Mor April 10, 2022
The ensemble cast shined with inventive choreography by senior Kat Daniel.
Boston University On Broadway, an on-campus musical theater organization, hosted its “OB Online Showcase” on Saturday, which featured performances by 15 students. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU On Broadway highlights campus talent in online showcase

Daily Free Press Staff November 10, 2020
Classical show tunes and modern Broadway hits soared through theater lovers' homes this weekend as Boston University students belted from their dorm rooms.
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